pipe sags underneath my townhouse. results in horrible drainage of my downstairs bathroom. home owners association refuses to pay because the problem starts underneath my unit. plumber sais it will cost 13 THOUSAND dollars to repair it. Does anyone know of any other way to repair the problem, other than to digup the floor and re-route the pipe
2007-01-26 07:41:02 · 7 answers · asked by haileyc30 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Go to your county building and find the local estate authority officers. Do you own it? Who did you buy it from? The county would have record of it and you could track that down see what you get.
Or who were the builders? They would be held accountable.
If you don't own it, the landlord is responsible.
Good luck.
2007-01-26 07:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by DJFresh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately there is no other alternative to correcting a belly in the drain lines. They work on a gravity flow principal and must have proper fall throughout to ensure proper drainage. This is not an uncommon problem. After years of house settling, roots pushing on the pipes, etc., the pipes will sag or break and cause major problems. First I would have the lines camera viewed to make absolutely sure thet this is your problem. If you call a company that specializes in this they can also give you the exact location of the problem pipes. They are very reliable and can give you the spots within mere inches. This should cost in the ballpark of $400. Seems steep at first but it will verify your problem and limit the area of reparis to only where it is needed. Then ask around to people you know. At some time one of them might just know a plumber that is willing to do side work. Or look for construction sites that plumbers are working at. Most of the time if you talk to them someone or someone they know will be able to give you a name. When I do it, it costs people hundreds, sometimes even thousands less than calling a company. Pounding up crete and replacing a few pipes is childs play for a plumber. It will take alot more time to find and get to the problem than to actually fix it. That price seems very steep but does it include crete cutting, replacement, fixing your flooring, permit fees if needed? Make sure you take these things into consideration. If your problem is outside the house, the same thing applies. Try to find someone to do it on the side. Either way sadly there is not many options. Good luck!
2007-01-26 08:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by ender3113 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13000 seems a bit steep. if it is a construction issue the association should pay or the builder. If it just happened with time then there is no real other choice, but find another plumber because that price is insane.
2007-01-26 07:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by slov72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my question would be if the pipe breaks who pays for the damages......because if it sags that much it could break at the joints or if straps come loose.....should be the cost to the HOA......and yes $13,000.00 is way 2 high....
lic. gen. contractor
2007-01-26 08:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second and third and fourth etc. opinion. Check your local laws.
2007-01-26 07:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by James B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get another estimate quick! Also...if you have insurance, make a claim with them and have them pay for it.
2007-01-26 07:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by stolibabe2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get another estimate... from another plumber... there has to be a cheaper solution...
2007-01-26 07:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by AvidBeerDrinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋